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VECTOR CONTROL OFFICER I/II

Salary

$24.14 - $38.46 Hourly

Location

Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

Job Type

PERMANENT

Job Number

30321

Department

Public Works

Division

Road Division

Opening Date

11/04/2025

Closing Date

11/18/2025 5:01 PM Pacific

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ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Public Works Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Vector Control Officer I/II position. This position implements plans to control and eliminate harmful insect, pest and weed infestations throughout the County; assists in the identification of vector-borne disease potential and the implementation of practices for their control.

Vector Control Officer I: $24.14 - 35.62 Hourly

Vector Control Officer II: $26.00 - 38.46 Hourly

The Vector Control Officer I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Vector Control Officer II.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Vector Control Officer I - Equivalent to graduation from high school AND three (3) years of full-time experience in vegetation management with herbicides/pest control/vector control or related experience, which has included the safe application and/or handling of pesticides.

Vector Control Officer II - In addition to the above, one (1) year of full-time experience in vector control.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Work with exposure to potentially hazardous herbicides and pesticides. Wear self-contained breathing equipment. Work with exposure to animals, insects and/or noxious plants.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment. Must possess a valid State of Nevada Governmental License to apply pesticides prior to appointment or advancement to the II level.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician. A respirator test is part of the exam.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Identifies and inspects areas prone to mosquito infestations.

+ Collects samples and identifies mosquito types.

+ Applies control measures as required.

+ Performs physical control at infestation sites by digging drainage ditches or by removing other obstacles to drainage.

+ Calibrates spray equipment, mixes chemicals and operates manual and power spray equipment to apply pesticides and other chemicals on County rights-of-way.

+ Responds to calls from the public regarding other insect nests and infestations.

+ Collects samples and recommends methods of treatment.

+ Participates in vector control programs for other problem insects, rodents and vertebrates as required.

+ Performs weed control/weed abatement duties.

+ Answers complaints from the public concerning mosquitoes, flies and other pests, takes corrective action and notifies complainants.

+ Performs preventive maintenance and repair to a variety of hand and power equipment.

+ Repairs and maintains small gasoline motors and power spraying equipment.

+ Maintains records of pesticides applied and of vector infestations treated.

+ Prepares periodic and specialized reports of work performed.

+ Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.

+ May instruct and direct the work of temporary staff assisting with vector control activities.

+ Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, and drives a variety of motor vehicles in the course of the work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment and to drive motor vehicles to perform inspections and apply pesticides; strength to lift materials weighing up to 70 pounds; stamina to walk over extended periods and difficult terrain; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

+ Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options

+ More Money in Your Pocket

+ 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement

+ No Social Security Deduction

+ No State Income Taxes

+ Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)

+ Medical (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/risk\_management/employee\_and\_retiree\_health\_benefits.php#outer-2778) - Employer pays 90% of premium

+ Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)

+ 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost

+ Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health

+ Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance – Employer Paid

+ AD&D – Employer Paid

+ Long Term Disability – Employer Paid

+ Generous Leave Accruals that include:

+ 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday

+ Paid Vacation Leave

+ Paid Sick Leave

+ Holiday Leave

+ Other leave options

+ Catastrophic Leave

+ Parental Leave – Up to 90 days

+ Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include

+ Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.

+ Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.

+ Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance

+ TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available

+ Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

01

The following questions 1-3 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Please note that part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area).

Which best describes your level of education?

+ Some High School

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Trade School or Technical Degree

+ Some College (1-29 semester credits)

+ Some College (30-59 semester credits)

+ Some College (60-89 semester credits)

+ Some College (90-120+ semester credits)

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree or higher

+ None of the above

02

Indicate your full-time professional experience in vegetation management with herbicides/pest control/vector control or related experience, which has included the safe application and/or handling of pesticides.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ 5 to 6 years

+ More than 6 years

03

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 2. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

04

Do you currently possess a valid State of Nevada Governmental License to apply pesticides?

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid State of Nevada Governmental License to apply pesticides.

+ No, I do not currently hold a valid State of Nevada Governmental License to apply pesticides.

05

Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.

+ No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.

06

The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.

I understand that:

A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)

B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;

C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;

D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;

E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;

F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

+ I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

07

Indicate your full-time professional experience do you have maintaining records and preparing reports related to vector control activities, including pesticide usage, inspection findings, and treatment outcomes.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 12 months

+ 12 to 23 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ More than 48 months

08

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 7. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

09

Indicate your full-time professional experience operating and maintaining vehicles, equipment, and tools used in vector control operations in compliance with safety regulations and procedures.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 12 months

+ 12 to 23 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ More than 48 months

10

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 9. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

11

Indicate your full-time professional experience identifying and inspecting areas prone to mosquitoes, flies, and other insect infestations that include collecting samples and identifying insect types, recommending methods of treatment, and taking corrective action.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 12 months

+ 12 to 23 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ More than 48 months

12

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 11. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

13

Indicate your full-time professional experience calibrating spray equipment, mixing & applying pesticides and operating manual and power application equipment.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 12 months

+ 12 to 23 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ More than 48 months

14

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 13. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

15

Indicate your full-time professional experience performing weed abatement activities using computerized herbicide application equipment.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 12 months

+ 12 to 23 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ More than 48 months

16

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 15. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

17

Indicate your full-time professional experience participating in Vector control programs for insects, arthropods and mosquitoes.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 12 months

+ 12 to 23 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ More than 48 months

18

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 17. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

19

Indicate your full-time professional experience responding to complaints from the public regarding nuisance pests and rodents.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 12 months

+ 12 to 23 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ More than 48 months

20

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 19. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

Required Question

Employer

Clark County

Address

500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791

Phone

(702)455-4565

Website

http://www.clarkcountynv.gov

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